Head of department (Chefarzt) jobs in Baden-Württemberg

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 37 open head of department (Chefarzt) positions in Baden-Württemberg, 13% of the 293 in Germany. That makes Baden-Württemberg number 2 of 16 states for head of department jobs.

Of the towns in Baden-Württemberg with a page of their own, Ludwigsburg (4), Ravensburg (4) and Heilbronn (3) have the most.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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How many head of department (Chefarzt) jobs are there in Baden-Württemberg?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 37 open head of department (Chefarzt) positions in Baden-Württemberg, out of 293 in all of Germany.

Which towns in Baden-Württemberg have the most head of department jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Ludwigsburg (4), Ravensburg (4) and Heilbronn (3). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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